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Early Star Childcare
Hammond, IN
· Lake County
,
Hammond, IN 46323
Quick Facts
Capacity
12 children
Age Range
Infant-Fourteen
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate
PTQ Level
4
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Licensed Licensed Home
Active License
License Issued
Oct 1, 2025
Active Through
Sep 30, 2027
Issued By
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration
Accreditation
National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)
District Office
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration - Bureau of Child Care
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About the Provider
Early Star Childcare is a Licensed Home in HAMMOND IN, with a maximum capacity of 12 children. The home-based daycare service helps with children in the age range of Infant-Fourteen. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Additional Information:
PTQ 1; PTQ 2; PTQ 3;
Hours of Operation
- Monday5:00 AM-7:00 PM
- Tuesday5:00 AM-7:00 PM
- Wednesday5:00 AM-7:00 PM
- Thursday5:00 AM-7:00 PM
- Friday5:00 AM-7:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Type/Date | Action needed to correct issue | Date Resolved |
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| Licensing 2026-07-30 |
The backboard of the basketball hoop, which is located outside, is broken and shattered which creates a potential safety hazard. | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-45(a) The licensee shall ensure that no conditions exist in the home or on the grounds where child care services are provided that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children |
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| Licensing 2024-08-08 |
The pool gate was not locked when consultant arrived for the inspection. The gate needs to be locked at all times when the pool is not in use. | 2024-08-08 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-39(d) All inground or nonportable aboveground swimming pools accessible to children shall be in compliance with local zoning ordinances and surrounded by a fence secured with a locked gate to prevent children from entering the area unsupervised |
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| Licensing 2023-08-15 |
A licensee that cares for children who are less than twelve (12) months of age shall: ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than twelve (12) months of age follow safe sleeping practices. | 2023-09-07 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-3.7(a)(2) one worker did not have documentation of Safe Sleep Training 1 and 2 on file |
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| Licensing 2023-08-15 |
An applicant must submit the necessary information, forms, or consents for the division to: obtain a national criminal history background check on the applicant through the state police department under IC 10-13-3-39 | 2023-08-18 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-3(d)(2)&(e) Can not verify that the fingerprints were submitted correctly since the background check had not been submitted |
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| Licensing 2023-08-15 |
The licensee shall maintain the following documentation in the child care home for review by the COFC: Documentation of criminal history checks on employees, volunteers, and all household members who are at least eighteen (18) years of age | 2023-08-18 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(3) 1 workers could not be found to have ever submitted a background check via ILEAD. 1 employee has not submitted a background check via ILead since 2020. |
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| Licensing 2023-08-15 |
one worker did not have documentation of the child abuse and neglect detection training on file | 2023-10-25 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(b)(3) Direct child care providers, including volunteers, shall receive training in the following within thirty (30) days of starting employment or volunteer work: Procedures for preventing, detecting, and reporting suspected child abuse and neglect |
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| Licensing 2023-08-15 |
The caregiver shall maintain and make available verification of the following: Annual Mantoux tuberculin test or chest x-ray for direct child care providers and all family members over eighteen (18) years of age | 2023-10-25 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-28.5(c)(1) 2 staff members did not have documentation of their annual TB test on file |
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| Licensing 2023-08-15 |
Direct child care providers who work in the home more than three (3) times a month and all members of the household having direct contact with children receiving care shall have an initial physical examination by a physician or certified nurse practitioner indicating that they are free from communicable disease, have no physical or other condition which would endanger the health or welfare of children in care, and have an annual Mantoux tuberculin test or chest x-ray | 2023-10-25 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-34(a) One staff member did not have an initial physcial on file |
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| Licensing 2023-08-15 |
Annual vaccination records for animals subject to rabies. | 2023-10-25 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(12) Dog vaccinations are over a year old |
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| Licensing 2022-10-26 |
A licensee that cares for children who are less than twelve (12) months of age shall: ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than twelve (12) months of age follow safe sleeping practices. | 2022-11-03 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-3.7(a)(2) one staff member does not have documentation of Safe Sleep Module 2 on file |
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| Licensing 2022-10-26 |
The caregiver shall conduct and document quarterly fire drills | 2022-11-03 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-46(s) fire drills have not been documented on the fire drill log |
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| Licensing 2022-10-26 |
An applicant must submit the necessary information, forms, or consents for the division to: obtain a national criminal history background check on the applicant through the state police department under IC 10-13-3-39 | 2022-10-27 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-5-3(d)(2)&(e) Do not have documentation of 2 staff's fingerprints have been submitted within the last 3 years |
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| Licensing 2022-10-26 |
The licensee shall maintain the following documentation in the child care home for review by the COFC: Documentation of certification of a current first aid course, training in Universal Precautions, and annual CPR certification by direct child care providers | 2022-11-03 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(5) 2 staff members did not have documentation of annual CPR and Universal Precautions Training and one staff does not have documentation of current first aid training on file |
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| Licensing 2022-10-26 |
The licensee shall maintain the following documentation in the child care home for review by the COFC: Documentation of criminal history checks on employees, volunteers, and all household members who are at least eighteen (18) years of age | 2023-08-18 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(3) 3 staff members have not submitted background checks via ILEAD |
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| Licensing 2022-10-26 |
Prior to acceptance of children, the caregiver shall have the parent or legal guardian: complete and sign an enrollment form for the child | 2023-08-15 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(a)(1) 2 parents have not completed enrollment forms |
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